philosophize
verb (used without object)
to speculate or theorize, usually in a superficial or imprecise manner.
philosophizing
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present participleof philosophize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Right before his 19th birthday, Rosenzweig wrote in his diary: “You believe you are philosophizing but you are only writing your own biography.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
He soon found out that there are millions of people in this country who are not impressed with his adolescent philosophizing.
From Salon ● May 21, 2025
At times, the series and the star’s media appearances felt as if they were in conversation with each other, with Seinfeld philosophizing about comedy and “Hacks” providing dissents.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2024
A few wisps of plot materialize in between sips of wine and dollops of philosophizing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Gilbert’s On the Magnet takes us into a different world; indeed, he claims to be engaged in a new type of philosophizing.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
